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The Spurs draft Victor Vembanyama with the first overall pick
Victor Wembayama shakes hands and poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the San Antonio Spurs.
Predictions came true and French center Victor Vembanyama was selected with the No. 1 overall pick San Antonio Spurs during the 2023 NBA Draft.
Before the lottery took place, all eyes were on the French prospect from his country’s capitals, and he is classed as an unrivaled talent at his 1.21cm height and 19 years of age. We have to compete again in the association and build a winning team.
‘Wembey’ is regarded as a talent on both sides of the court and his dominance in the French league is unquestionable.
With the Metropolitans, he averaged 21.3 points, 9.9 boards, 2.2 assists and 3.2 blocks; However, one of the many qualities that many consider a future player in the NBA is the ability to create and create game situations. 44% of his possessions come on individual moves, and he is 45% on three shots and 85% from the free throw line.
His defensive prowess has led him to be practically a wall in the French league, holding opponents to a 30% success rate in the low post and 28% in any individual defensive move.
Under Gregg Popovich’s orders, Vembanyama’s ability will be cut. He will be joined there by Trey Jones, Devin Vassell, Kelton Johnson, Jeremy Sosson and Zach Collins.
